Question

On July 15, 2021, Cottonwood Industries sold a patent and equipment to Roquemore Corporation for $750,000 and $325,000, respectively. On the date of the sale, the book value of the patent was $120,000, and the book value of the equipment was $400,000 (cost of $550,000 less accumulated depreciation of $150,000). Prepare the journal entries to record the sales of the patent and equipment.

Answer 1

Answer:

Journal entry to record the Sale of Patent

Debit : Cash $750,000

Credit : Patent at Book Value $120,000

Credit : Profit and Loss $630,000

Journal entry to record the Sale of Equipment

Debit : Cash $325,000

Debit : Profit and loss $75,000

Debit : Accumulated depreciation $150,000

Credit : Equipment at Cost $550,000

Explanation:

During a sale transaction the entity recognizes 1. The Cash Proceeds resulting from the sale, 2. The Profit or loss resulting from the sale, 3.The entity derecognizes the Cost or Book Value of the Asset as well as the Accumulated depreciation.

A profit of $630,000 has been earned as a result of the sale of the Patent, whereas a loss of $75,000 has been incurred as a result of sale of Equipment.